alleviate
verb (used with object)
to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate.
alleviating
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present participleof alleviate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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This is a life-changing amount of money that would dramatically improve the American people’s lives by alleviating the stress and anxiety, poor health and even premature death that comes from financial precarity.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
Eli Lilly LLY 0.55%increase; green up pointing triangle shares rose in early European trade after a late-stage trial showed its drug was effective in weight loss and in alleviating obesity-linked conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
The news suggested to investors that demand for software will increase, alleviating fears that vibe-coded AI software will replace traditional enterprise solutions.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
Payrolls posted back-to-back gains in March and April for the first time since last May, alleviating concerns of a flagging labor market.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
But Dasch didn't want to deal with them, so Burger was once again left with the job of alleviating the anger and distrust that was fracturing their group.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
